Christina Benboudiaf, LMHC

Christina Benboudiaf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. She has worked with survivors of assault and abuse, people affected by human trafficking, and clients struggling with problematic substance use. Her experience also includes supporting individuals who identify as LGBTQ and those coping with a range of mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Christina’s therapeutic stance is compassionate, authentic, and nonjudgmental. She draws heavily on mindfulness-based skills to help clients increase awareness and tolerate difficult emotions, and she integrates cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques along with a client-centered approach to tailor care to each person’s needs. Christina believes the client is the expert on their own life, and she positions herself as a collaborative guide who offers support, practical tools, and direction for addressing problem areas and improving overall quality of life.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Christina aims to create a welcoming space where people can be their authentic selves and explore change at their own pace. She is committed to empowering clients as they work toward clearer priorities, healthier coping, and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christina integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, respectful relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; it can be helpful for improving self-esteem, clarifying values, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques from these models to create a personalized plan that feels like a good fit. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to prioritize and when to try different methods.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet from home or another convenient location using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of distance.